Library of Congress

A 1945 Oscar nominated short documentary about the Library of Congress. It is one of 26 documentary shorts produced between 1942 and 1945 by the U.S. Overseas Film Bureau, and intended to show foreign viewers something a

The Library of Congress

The documentary about the Library is C-SPAN’s original feature on America’s iconic government institutions and buildings. This in-depth examination of the Library takes an intimate look at the oldest U.S. federal cultura

Peter Kubelka at the Library of Congress

An historic event: Peter Kubelka gives a lecture at the Library of Congress.

Paul Simon & Friends: Library of Congress

Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

After getting her start in coffee shops Joni Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” While her early material is often categorized as “folk,” she became a h

Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

The nation’s library, musical artists and American leaders honored pop music icon Lionel Richie in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, as he was awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular So

Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Enjoy an all-star tribute to Smokey Robinson, the 2016 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with performances by Robinson, as well as Aloe Blacc, Gallant, CeeLo Green, JoJo, Ledisi, Tegan

Memory & Imagination: New Pathways to the Library of Congress

A documentary about the Library of Congress featuring interviews with several notable public figures.

Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

Singer and songwriter Willie Nelson was the 2015 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The all-star tribute featured performances by Nelson, as well as Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Rosanne

Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song will honor either a songwriter, interpreter, or singer/songwriter whose career reflects lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of artistic

Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Artists from across the musical spectrum will join the national library and U.S. leaders to honor the great songwriting duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the 2024 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize f

Paul McCartney: In Performance at the White House

President and Mrs. Obama host a concert on June 2 in honor of musician Sir Paul McCartney’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Tracklist: 01. Introduction 02. Paul McCartney - Got To G